Pedernales Electric Cooperative 2 MW / 4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System RFP (2017)
Source: Pedernales Electric Cooperative
This RFP provides an example of how a utility can procure a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) through a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract. The document includes project specifications, evaluation criteria, contractor qualifications, ownership cost considerations, operations and maintenance requirements, and procurement procedures. Utilities, municipalities, airports, and other large energy users can use this resource as a reference when developing solicitations for battery storage projects intended to improve grid reliability, reduce costs, support renewable energy integration, and meet energy resilience goals.